Canada News Centre - Natural Resources CanadaCanada News Centre2018-02-22T00:03:21-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/news.htmlhttps://www.canada.ca/etc/designs/canada/wet-boew/assets/wmms-blk.svgGovernment of Canada Supports Clean Energy in Rural and Remote Communitieshttps://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2018/02/government_of_canadasupportscleanenergyinruralandremotecommuniti.htmlReducing reliance on diesel in rural and remote communities will decrease Canada’s carbon footprint, support climate change adaptation, contribute to healthier communities and provide new opportunities for jobs and economic growth.Natural Resources Canada2018-02-16T11:05:02-05:00Minister Carr to Announce Funding for Rural and Remote Communitieshttps://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2018/02/minister_carr_toannouncefundingforruralandremotecommunities.htmlCanada’s Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Jim Carr, will announce funding for initiatives to reduce reliance on diesel fuel in rural and remote communities. Natural Resources Canada2018-02-15T14:36:38-05:00The Honourable Jim Carr, Minister of Natural Resources, announces a new federal energy regulator as part of the Government of Canada’s new Environmental Assessments and Regulatory Reviewhttps://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2018/02/the_honourable_jimcarrministerofnaturalresourcesannouncesanewfed.htmlI want to acknowledge that we are meeting on the traditional territory of the Blackfoot and the people of the Treaty 7 region in southern Alberta. Natural Resources Canada2018-02-08T17:03:36-05:00Minister Sajjan to Announce Funding for the Province of British Columbiahttps://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2018/02/minister_sajjan_toannouncefundingfortheprovinceofbritishcolumbia.htmlMember of Parliament for Vancouver South and Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Harjit Singh Sajjan, on behalf of Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Jim Carr, will announce funding under Canada’s Green Municipal Fund for provincial initiatives that will benefit Canada’s environment. Natural Resources Canada2018-02-08T09:00:32-05:00The Honourable Jim Carr, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources Keynote Address to the 3rd Annual BIOFOR International Conference – Paperweek 2018https://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2018/02/the_honourable_jimcarrcanadasministerofnaturalresourceskeynotead.htmlI would like to acknowledge that we are meeting on the traditional lands of the Mohawk Nation. Natural Resources Canada2018-02-07T15:30:35-05:00Minister Carr to Make Important Announcementhttps://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2018/02/minister_carr_tomakeimportantannouncement.htmlCALGARY — the Honourable Jim Carr, Minister of Natural Resources Canada, will hold a news conference to make an announcement on the government’s environmental and regulatory reviews related to major projects. Natural Resources Canada2018-02-06T18:54:16-05:00Minister Carr to Participate in Canada’s Forestry Conferencehttps://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2018/02/minister_carr_toparticipateincanadasforestryconference.htmlIn support of PaperWeek, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Jim Carr, will deliver a keynote speech at the BIOFOR conference — an annual event that supports the pulp and paper industry in Canada. Natural Resources Canada2018-02-06T10:00:07-05:00Energy Efficiency Comes to the Indigenous Community of Jean Marie Riverhttps://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2018/02/energy_efficiencycomestotheindigenouscommunityofjeanmarieriver.htmlEnergy efficiency is hard to see, but we feel the benefits in our homes, neighbourhoods, environment, economy and wallets. A clean energy future includes federal investments in innovation to drive economic growth, reduce environmental impacts and create new, clean technology jobs for Canadians.Natural Resources Canada2018-02-03T14:59:28-05:00Statement by the Honourable Jim Carr on BC Announcement of Pollution Response Regimehttps://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2018/01/statement_by_thehonourablejimcarronbcannouncementofpollutionresp.htmlCanada’s Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Jim Carr, today issued the following statement regarding the Government of British Columbia’s announcement of plans for a consultation period on the second phase of regulations to improve preparedness, response, and recovery from potential spills:Natural Resources Canada2018-01-30T18:22:07-05:00Environmental Initiatives Help Municipality of Durham Address Climate Changehttps://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2018/01/environmental_initiativeshelpmunicipalityofdurhamaddressclimatec.htmlGovernments are working together to help make their communities more sustainable, leading to a better overall quality of life for Canadians as we transition to a low-carbon economy.Natural Resources Canada2018-01-25T09:41:35-05:00Government of Canada Invests in Healthier, Energy-efficient Homes and Buildings for Canadianshttps://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2018/01/government_of_canadainvestsinhealthierenergy-efficienthomesandbu.htmlEnergy efficiency is hard to see, but we feel the benefits in our homes, neighbourhoods, environment, economy and wallets. A clean energy future includes federal investments in innovation to drive economic growth, reduce environmental impact and create new, clean technology jobs for Canadians. Natural Resources Canada2018-01-24T13:30:10-05:00MP Celina Caesar-Chavannes to Announce Funding for the Regional Municipality of Durhamhttps://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2018/01/mp_celina_caesar-chavannestoannouncefundingfortheregionalmunicip.htmlThe Member of Parliament for Whitby, Celina Caesar-Chavannes, on behalf of Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, Jim Carr, will announce funding for projects in the Regional Municipality of Durham that will benefit the environment. Natural Resources Canada2018-01-24T09:30:26-05:00Canada Supports Next Wave of Emerging Renewable Powerhttps://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2018/01/canada_supports_nextwaveofemergingrenewablepower.htmlInvestments in innovative emerging renewable technology will contribute to diversifying Canada’s energy sources and ensure we retain our position as a world leader in the development of the next wave of renewable energy. They will also create good jobs for Canadians and ensure our communities are healthy and productive places to live.Natural Resources Canada2018-01-18T09:59:51-05:00Government of Canada Takes Action to Support Innovation in British Columbia’s Forest Sector, Sustain Middle-class Jobs for Canadianshttps://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2018/01/government_of_canadatakesactiontosupportinnovationinbritishcolum.htmlInnovation in the forest sector will help to combat the effects of climate change, create new markets for Canadian forest companies and sustain good, middle-class jobs for Canadians. Natural Resources Canada2018-01-17T14:22:09-05:00Government of Canada Supports Innovation in the Forest Sector and Collaboration with Indigenous Communitieshttps://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2018/01/government_of_canadasupportsinnovationintheforestsectorandcollab.htmlCanada’s Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Jim Carr, announced funding of $6.45 million for six projects in British Columbia under the Investments in Forest Industry Transformation program and the Indigenous Forestry Initiative through the Strategic Partnerships Initiative for Indigenous Economic Development. Natural Resources Canada2018-01-17T14:11:01-05:00Advancing Canada’s Approach on Responsible Business Conduct Abroadhttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2018/01/advancing_canadasapproachonresponsiblebusinessconductabroad.htmlThe new initiatives – the creation of an Ombudsperson and a multi-stakeholder Advisory Body – are founded on a commitment to advance human rights and assist Canada in fulfilling its international human rights obligations. In this context, they will support Canadian companies in operating responsibly, and improve access to remedy for alleged human rights abuses arising from Canadian company operations abroad.Global Affairs Canada2018-01-17T12:18:41-05:00The Honourable Jim Carr, Minister of Natural Resources Keynote speech to the British Columbia Natural Resource Forum, Prince George, British Columbia.https://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2018/01/the_honourable_jimcarrministerofnaturalresourceswilldeliverakeyn.htmlAcknowledging Indigenous traditional lands is more than a formality. It helps to remind us that this nation’s first peoples were also this land’s first protectors.Natural Resources Canada2018-01-17T10:07:30-05:00Minister Carr Visits Prince George, B.C., to announce support for forest industryhttps://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2018/01/minister_carr_visitsprincegeorgebctoannouncesupportforforestindu.htmlCanada’s Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Jim Carr, will make an announcement in support of the forest industry. A media availability will follow. Natural Resources Canada2018-01-16T12:00:40-05:00Minister Carr Visits Prince George, B.C., to take part in BC Natural Resources Forum, announce support for forest industry https://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2018/01/minister_carr_visitsprincegeorgebctotakepartinbcnaturalresources.htmlPRINCE GEORGE — Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Jim Carr, will take part in the 15th Annual BC Natural Resources Forum on January 16 and 17. Natural Resources Canada2018-01-15T11:41:43-05:00Government of Canada Funds Smart Grid Expansion to Fight Climate Change, Create Clean Jobs and Ensure Safer Power Delivery for Canadianshttps://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2018/01/government_of_canadafundssmartgridexpansiontofightclimatechangec.htmlSmart grids — electric grids that make better use of existing generation, transmission and distribution assets to provide a higher quality of service to customers — result in more dynamic and flexible electricity systems and safer delivery of power, while creating good middle-class jobs for Canadians.Natural Resources Canada2018-01-15T10:35:33-05:00SMART GRID PROGRAMhttps://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2018/01/smart_grid_program.htmlA smart electrical grid is one that makes better use of existing generation, transmission and distribution assets, increases energy efficiency, ensures safer and more secure delivery of electricity and ultimately provides a higher quality of service for customers.Natural Resources Canada2018-01-15T10:31:01-05:00Government of Canada Investment Nearly Doubles EV Charging Stations in New Brunswickhttps://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2018/01/government_of_canadainvestmentnearlydoublesevchargingstationsinn.htmlAs Canadians continue to make greener choices, the Government of Canada is making investments that will give them more options to drive clean.Natural Resources Canada2018-01-15T08:31:39-05:00MP Serge Cormier to Make Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Announcementhttps://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2018/01/mp_serge_cormiertomakeelectricvehicleinfrastructureannouncement.htmlTRACADIE, NEW BRUNSWICK — Serge Cormier, Member of Parliament for Acadie ̶ Bathurst, on behalf of the Honourable Jim Carr, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, will make an electric vehicle infrastructure announcement on Monday. Natural Resources Canada2018-01-12T11:37:32-05:00Coast-to-Coast Investments Help Canadians Drive Cleanhttps://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2018/01/coast-to-coast_investmentshelpcanadiansdriveclean.htmlElectric, hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles are the future of transportation. As Canadians continue to make greener choices, our government is giving them more options to drive clean while supporting a cleaner environment.Natural Resources Canada2018-01-10T10:03:42-05:00New SmartDriver Program for Commercial Trucking Saves Money and Reduces Carbon Emissionshttps://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2018/01/new_smartdriver_programforcommercialtruckingsavesmoneyandreduces.htmlToday’s operating environment for the commercial transportation industry is marked by growing fuel costs and the need for increased environmental responsibility. By promoting initiatives that reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, the Government of Canada is helping industry contribute to Canada’s climate commitments. Natural Resources Canada2018-01-08T15:11:45-05:00MP Boissonnault Announces Funding for Cleaner Energy Options in Albertahttps://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2017/12/mp_boissonnault_announcesfundingforcleanerenergyoptionsinalberta.htmlHarnessing innovation and creativity, Canada is developing our natural resources more sustainably, growing our economy and creating cleaner energy options in our transition to a low-carbon economy. Natural Resources Canada2017-12-15T14:18:22-05:00Clean Energy Projectshttps://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2017/12/clean_energy_projects.htmlHusky Oil — $9.4 million for a project that uses Hydrogen-Donor Diluent Reduction technology.Natural Resources Canada2017-12-15T13:38:07-05:00Government of Canada and Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) to Announce Green Municipal Fund Investmenthttps://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2017/12/government_of_canadaandfederationofcanadianmunicipalitiesfcmtoan.htmlLONDON — Member of Parliament for London North Centre, Peter Fragiskatos, will make an announcement on behalf of Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Jim Carr. Natural Resources Canada2017-12-14T10:15:45-05:00Clean Technology Announcementhttps://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2017/12/clean_technologyannouncement.htmlMember of Parliament for Edmonton Centre, Randy Boissonnault, will make an announcement on behalf of Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Jim Carr, benefiting clean technology projects. A tour of the facility will be available to media after the announcement. Natural Resources Canada2017-12-14T10:00:09-05:00Federal Data Measures Economic Contribution of Clean Technology in Canada for the First Timehttps://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2017/12/federal_data_measureseconomiccontributionofcleantechnologyincana.htmlHarnessing the power of data will help us to continue to move toward a clean, low-carbon economy and improve the daily lives of Canadians.Natural Resources Canada2017-12-13T12:10:08-05:00Generation Energy Council Created to Give Shape to Canada’s Energy Futurehttps://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2017/12/generation_energycouncilcreatedtogiveshapetocanadasenergyfuture.htmlTransforming how our society makes, moves and uses energy will help define Canada’s future, while creating good, middle-class jobs and a sustainable environment for coming generations.Natural Resources Canada2017-12-12T13:02:13-05:00Government of Canada Invests in Research and Development to Ensure Marine Safetyhttps://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2017/12/government_of_canadainvestsinresearchanddevelopmenttoensuremarin0.htmlCanada is investing in research and development in our natural resource sectors to support our economy and protect our environment for future generations. Natural Resources Canada2017-12-08T12:30:00-05:00Government of Canada Invests in Research and Development to Ensure Marine Safetyhttps://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2017/12/government_of_canadainvestsinresearchanddevelopmenttoensuremarin.htmlCanada is investing in research and development in our natural resource sectors to support the economy and our environment for future generations.Natural Resources Canada2017-12-08T11:45:20-05:00MP Boissonnault to Announce Funding for Marine Safetyhttps://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2017/12/mp_boissonnault_toannouncefundingformarinesafety.htmlRandy Boissonnault, Member of Parliament for Edmonton Centre, on behalf of Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Jim Carr, will announce funding for marine safety. Natural Resources Canada2017-12-07T12:03:15-05:00MP Whalen to Announce Funding for Marine Safetyhttps://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2017/12/mp_whalen_to_announcefundingformarinesafety.htmlST. JOHN’S — Nick Whalen, Member of Parliament for St. John’s East, on behalf of the Honourable Jim Carr, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, will announce funding for marine safety. A media availability will follow the announcement.Natural Resources Canada2017-12-07T10:14:10-05:00Government of Canada Invests in Green Jobs for Youth in the Natural Resource Sectorshttps://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2017/12/government_of_canadainvestsingreenjobsforyouthinthenaturalresour.htmlCreating green jobs ensures that the natural resource sectors remain a source of opportunity and prosperity in a world that increasingly values sustainable practices and low-carbon processes, while alleviating anticipated shortages of skilled workers by offering the next generation a real and fair chance at success.Natural Resources Canada2017-12-04T11:30:50-05:00NRCan’s Green Jobs—Science and Technology Internship Program (Under the Government of Canada’s Youth Employment Strategy)https://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2017/12/nrcan_s_green_jobsscienceandtechnologyinternshipprogramundertheg.htmlLed by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), the Youth Employment Strategy (YES) is a Government of Canada program that was set up to help young people aged 15 to 30 gain the skills and meaningful job experience required to make a successful transition to the workplace.Natural Resources Canada2017-12-04T11:22:08-05:00The Honourable Jim Carr, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources Speech to the Vancouver Board of Trade’s 2017 Energy Forumhttps://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2017/11/the_honourable_jimcarrcanadasministerofnaturalresourcesspeechtot.htmlI want to acknowledge that we are meeting on the traditional lands of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations.Natural Resources Canada2017-11-30T16:37:49-05:00Minister Carr Reiterates Support for Major Natural Resource Projects in Vancouverhttps://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2017/11/minister_carr_reiteratessupportformajornaturalresourceprojectsin.htmlCanada is open for business and our government is taking real action to protect the environment so good projects will create middle-class jobs and grow our economy for decades to come.Natural Resources Canada2017-11-30T11:30:46-05:00Government of Canada and Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) to Announce Green Municipal Fund Investments in Quebechttps://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2017/11/government_of_canadaandfederationofcanadianmunicipalitiesfcmtoan.htmlMember of Parliament for Shefford, Pierre Breton, will make an announcement on behalf of Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Jim Carr. Mr. Breton will be joined by Pascal Bonin, Mayor of the City of Granby, and Edgar Rouleau, Mayor of the City of Dorval and a member of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Board of Directors. Natural Resources Canada2017-11-30T11:27:14-05:00Minister Carr to Speak at Greater Vancouver Board of Trade Energy Forumhttps://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2017/11/minister_carr_tospeakatgreatervancouverboardoftradeenergyforum.htmlCanada’s Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Jim Carr, will speak at the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade’s Energy Forum 2017, where he will reaffirm the Government’s support for major natural resource projects and highlight actions to protect the environment while creating good, middle-class jobs for Canadians. Natural Resources Canada2017-11-29T15:02:22-05:00Statement from the Honourable Jim Carr on Canada’s Letter to the National Energy Board Supporting the Establishment of a Standing Panel to Determine Trans Mountain’s Compliance with Provincial and Municipal Permitshttps://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2017/11/statement_from_thehonourablejimcarroncanadaslettertothenationale.htmlCanadians want an energy system that creates good, middle-class jobs while protecting and preserving the environment for future generations.Natural Resources Canada2017-11-29T12:55:14-05:00